Deep Frontiers
Comparing Key Technologies for Hydrothermal Vent Research
This article compares Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Human-Occupied Submersibles, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), and Submersible Incubation Devices (Vent-SIDs) for deep-sea hydrothermal vent research. It details their distinct capabilities to aid scientists in selecting the most appropriate tools for their specific research objectives.
Sofia Petrova·September 30, 2026
